This Westcott 40" 2-in-1 Silver/White Reflectoris a collapsible, reversible light shaping tool with a sprung steel frame that folds down to approximately 1/3 its open size and stows in an included fabric carry case. The reflector's silver surface offers bright, contrasty fill light and is ideal for long throw applications. The white side renders soft neutral bounce light.

Sprung Steel Frame    Collapsible    Includes Carry Case

A fast and affordable way to modify your light source.

The disc quickly collapses into approximately 1/3 its open size. The included case protects it when traveling.

Frames are double-riveted to stand up to years of use.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is the difference between the black and white grid?

A: The white grids tend to soften the edges and the contrast of the light output. It creates a more subtle shadow to highlight transistion. The black grids tend to harden the edges and increase the contrast of the light output.

Q: 2. Wait, is this a "diffuser" or a "reflector"? I'm looking for something white that I can use for under-chin shadow help

A: The Westcott BASICS Sunlight/White 40" 2-in-1 Reflector is a reflector only. This can be used to reflect light under a model's chin.

Q: 3. What are folded dimensions? In a carry case? How portable is it?

A: The included soft carrying case is a very manageable size, and it's extremely light. The case is 3 feet long, about 8 inches wide, and about 3-4 inches tall. It won't fit in a suitcase, but is super easy to carry otherwise.

Q: 4. What do I need to be able to mount this to a normal tripod?

A: This should be mounted to a small light stand, not a tripod. It comes with an insert mount for the top of the lightstand spigot. Use a short lightstand as normal ones will be too high.

Q: 5. What's the folded size?

A: About 13 .

Q: 6. I am expecting to mostly have to hold my reflector in one hand while shooting with the other, and am trying to choose between this reflector and the manfrotto trigrip - can the profoto reflectors be managed with one hand as easily?

A: As the Profoto Collapsible Reflector - Silver/White - 33" has handles on the two (2) corners of the reflector, though it would be easier to hold the reflector with two hands, it is possible to hold the reflector with one hand and hold your camera with the other hand.

Q: 7. what is the difference between this model and the Westcott 50 5 - in - 1 Reflector? look identical but the price is different ?

A: Adam,This sunlight version has a sunlight reflective fabric in place of the gold surface on the other 5-in-1. The sunlight surface has an understated warming effect while the gold surface is more pronounced.

Q: 8. When diffusing the sun or other light source, how much does it absorb? One stop? More?

A: This product would reduce the light by 1 full stop.

Q: 9. Does the gold on the gold reflector flake old as i've seen on other brand; and, is it a strong color of gold such as to give photos a gold color cast rather than warm golden hour presence?

A: The Profoto reflectors are very well built. Depending on how you store them they might at some point fail with age and use. The color is a warm and pleasing tone.

Q: 10. Do you recommend the 48 or 30 for outdoors in moderately windy conditions. I have a 30 6 in 1 from Westcott but find it too small but think 48 might be too large? .

A: I suppose it is a little more difficult to use in the wind. However, its large size helps bounce more light and also works really well for blocking light